doctrine, with useful and suggestive ideas on the various subjects treated on. Here the spiritual reader in general may come and come again and find a plentiful sup ply of nutritious food for his soul. Said a good man one Lord's-day morning some forty years ago, in a London street, to a passer-by who enquired of him the way to some place of worship, "Come with me, sir, and I will take you to a place where you may get a good meal." "The assurance applied to the good man's own chapel and minister, and was strictly correct, for the minister in question was one of the greatest and best preachers of the gospel of that day. In like manner may it be said of this book to every soul hungering for gospel food,-" Come to these pages and you will get a good meal." And that too of meat that is both sound and savory. Of some books that aspire to be very sound, it can hardly be said that they are also very savory; and of others that appear to be savory, it is not always the case that we can say they are very sound. But in these 66 Wayside Notes there is a sweet blending of the doctrinal, the experimental, and the practical, that threefold cord that runs through the pages of the sacred volume itself that makes them quite pleasant and refreshing to read.

The "Notes" commence with "The Bible," and a most interesting chapter is filled with a variety of details respecting the precious Book divine. Next comes "The Trinity," on which most sacred and all-important doctrine-the basis of revealed religion, and closely interwoven, as our author truly says, with every part of scripturea number of solemn and important remarks are made. Bating one or two forms of expression introduced from Athanasius, which no flesh ever yet understood and no flesh ever will-the observations made by our author on this sacred theme are truly scriptural and edifying. A godly minister of Jesus Christ once said, many years ago, that he did not know how to preach the gospel at all without involving the doctrine of the Trinity. So our author clearly shows that this doctrine is connected with every part of the salvation of sinners; with every part of the glorious work by which the church of the living God is raised from ruin to endless bliss. He who has correct and scriptural views on this foundational part of revealed truth in connection with the

economy of grace, will not be likely to go far wrong with any other.

Passing several important chaptersfor each "Note" is a chapter averaging 12 or 13 pages-we come to the "Church of the Bible." Here the writer, being a Church of England man says, as may be expected, one or two things not quite in accor dance with the views concerning a Gospel Church, held by the denomination to which this magazine belongs. But in other respects his remarks are very clear and scriptural, and as summed up under nine particulars-which do not include the points referred to-present a very com plete scriptural view of the Church of the living God, or His loved family in that aspect of the election of grace. But, of course, our good brother's views of the Church of God, as in a visible organised form, are far different from those that we think most in accord with the New Testament of our Lord. Nevertheless, he speaks very kindly of brethren who differ from him on this point, and we will speak kindly of him. May the Lord bless our brother, and long spare his life to write for the edification of the people of God such wayside notes as the great bulk of these are.

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Time and space, however, will not avail to go on further in detailing the contents of this most excellent book, and an extract from one of the "Notes" being given in our present number, will enable our readers to form for themselves a judgment of the character and value of the work. May the earnest desire of its writer be abundantly fulfilled, and these Wayside Notes" be the means of cheering many a pilgrim on his way to the heavenly kingdom, and bring praise and glory to the great Head of the Church." There is a very excellent photographic por trait of the author, with autograph, prefixed to the volume, and the paper, print, and binding are every way worthy of the respectable firm by which the work is brought out.

Memoir of the Life and Labours of the late
London:
Septimus Sears. Pp. 254.
Houlston & Son.

After some delay, the biography of this spiritually-minded, laborious, faithful, and single-hearted servant of God is given to the public. It is a most interesting and edifying record of the good man, his many trials and afflictions, and his varied labours in the cause of Christ. Life and health being afforded, it is intended to go a little into the contents of the volume next month; meanwhile, hoping that the

following short extract may tend to give our readers a desire to procure it for themselves." All that the Father giveth Me," says Jesus, "shall come unto Me." He then who is come to Christ is declared in Scripture to be given to Christ. Poor drawn one, the Father's giving you to Christ before all worlds lies at the back of your being drawn, and the Father's free love to you lies at the back of your being given to Christ. He who is drawn by loving-kindness in time was loved before time; is loved with a love not counted by created cycles. He is loved with an everlasting love-a love that never began, never changes, never increases, never diminishes, never ends. Here is the divine chain of causes and effects :-Link one, sovereign love; link two, given to Christ; link three, redeemed by Christ; link four, born of God; link five, as sensible sinners, made willing in the day of Christ's power, brought to receive Christ, i.e., to believe on His name; and, link six, blessed with power to become the sons of God."

This is from an address written by the deceased to his flock shortly before his departure to the heavenly world. The various 'links' herein spoken of are enlarged upon in the address, which is a very long one; and to it, in the volume itself and especially as to link number six-our readers are referred for explanatory remarks.

Owing, it is presumed, to the mistake of the book being sent to the publisher of the Gospel Herald, instead of the printer, it did not come to hand in time to be noticed last month.

Sermons and Notes for Sermons. By the late W. A. SALTER, of Leamington. Pp. 178. London: Elliot Stock.

Printed on toned paper, which is not so well suited to aged eyes, like our own, as the good old Whatman's white, for books that are intended to be read.

These "Sermons and Notes of Sermons on fifteen different subjects run in lines of thought varying in some respects from those in which the two books noticed above present things relating to the revelation God has given us in His word. They contain, however, many striking and useful thoughts, evidently those of a studious and devout man, some of which are marked by originality of conception. Those who desire to see how gracious men of somewhat differing complexions of creed, agree in ascribing the glory of salvation to the God of all grace, may find pleasure in reading this book. And there is instruction in it for all who shall read it carefully, and with a desire to be profited. The following is from "Notes of a Sermon' on the Lord's Supper: "Why do we remember Him? That we may be ever humbled for sin in perpetual penitence, ever trustful in the atonement, ever thankful for the benefits His love obtains for us in self-devoted gratitude. Strange that we should ever forget Him who has done all this for us, who is and ever must be everything to us. Wonderful is His grace that He should stoop to our infirmity and forgetfulness, and provide this ordinance to remedy them."

Dr. Hayman, Bible Wines, and the Temperance Bible Commentary, &c. A Dissec tion, &c. By DAWSON BURNS, M.A., F.S.S. London: National Temperance Publication Depot, 337, Strand. Price 3d. This pamphlet is suited to the perusal of those who may be desirous of knowing what learned men differing in opinion as to the use of intoxicating drinks, have to say respecting Bible testimony on the question. It contains many Greek and Hebrew words, but as they are all printed in English type, the thoughtful reader who may not understand the originals, will not on that account experience any difficulty in giving the pamphlet an atten. tive and intelligent study.

THE ASSOCIATION UNITED PRAYER MEETING, GIVEN notice of in last month's Herald, was held at Carmel Chapel, Pimlico, on the 5th ult. There was a fair attendance of the two churches uniting on this occasion, viz., Bethesda, Notting Hill, and Carmel. Br. Meeres, president of the association, conducted the meeting, and Brethren Brown, of Notting Hill, and Dawson, of Camden

Town, gave addresses. Five brethren offered prayer, and a spirit of holy earnestness was manifest in pleading with the Lord for His blessing on the church of God at large, the associated churches, and in particular that He would be pleased speedily to send the dear friends at Carmel a man of God to be their under-shepherd.

MOUNT ZION CHAPEL, HILL STREET, DORSET SQUARE.-ANNIVERSARY AND REOPENING SERVICES.

THIS honoured sanctuary, so long highly favoured with manifest tokens of Divine goodness, is still, under the blessing of God, "the place where His honour dwell. eth," and still He remembers his gracious promise, "Wheresoever I record My name, will come unto you and bless you." A numerous congregation meet from Sabbath to Sabbath, banded together in love to the truth and its Author. The word is received with thankfulness, and blessings follow the labours of the unworthy writer.

Like most of our chapels, Mount Zion has undergone several changes. The people at first were few and weak-handed, and it was no small effort for them to secure the site and build the place. The copious blessing of God upon the labours of the revered Mr. John Foreman, however, encouraged the people to successive efforts for the improvement of the chapel. A gallery became necessary, vestries were added, and some fifteen years since a handsome roof was built, rising in the centre ten feet above the old one, affording the ventilation which had been so long desired. Yet another change has

now been effected. Two new entrances with porches have the place of the inconvenient centre one. A new baptistery, raised above the floor, will enable the congregation to witness the ordinance in comfort. The old pews have been replaced by new and commodious ones throughout, and the entire building renovated and cleansed. The whole will cost £1,100 or £1,200.

This will probably be the last alteration of importance that will be attempted at Mount Zion.

The chapel was re-opened for worship on Lord's-day, March 21st, when two sermons were preached by the pastor, and collections amounting to nearly £90 were made.

On Good-Friday, March 26th, the usual anniversary services were held, when Mr. J. Hazelton preached a most excellent sermon from 1 John iii. 5. The afternoon sermon was, as usual, by the pastor, and that in the evening by Mr. J. S. Anderson, from Exod. xii. 13.

A good company assembled at each service, and the collections amounted to £40. It was, indeed, a day long to be remembered.

AVENUE CHAPEL, CAMDEN TOWN.

ON Monday, March 29th, we were favoured to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Mr. W. H. Evans' settlement with us, as pastor, and in doing so, desire that the praise should be given to him who alone is the source, substance, and perfection of all prosperity.

In the afternoon Mr. Anderson, of Deptford, preached to a good congrega tion, from Colossians iii. 1: "If ye then be risen with Christ," &c. The other portions of the service were conducted by Mr. Box, of Soho.

At the evening service every part of the chapel and aisles was full, the schoolroom and vestry being brought into use for the accommodation of those who could not find room in the chapel.

After Mr. Waite had sought for the divine blessing, the pastor, as chairman, took for the foundation of his remarks 1 Cor. ii. 1-5, observing that through grace he could claim these words of the apostle as his own.

The providential orderings of God had withheld from him to a great extent many advantages of an educational character, but having been thrust into public life, he had been a learner all through its course, and was a learner still; but through divine help he had ever found, that as circunstances arose he had been fitted for every position into which the Lord had led him, at the same time the consciousness of his own imperfections made him the subject of many fears and tremblings.

His desire had ever been, and still was, to know nothing amongst his people but Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. With this he had commenced his ministry, with it he came amongst the friends at the Avenue, with it he had kept on, and the subject was not exhausted-"The Person is Infinite, and His glories unsearchable."

The past year had witnessed the extinction of their chapel debt, and he ventured to think that what had been done at Avenue might be accomplished elsewhere through hearty co-operation and steady determination.

Their history, as a cause, might be placed before the public in one word, "Progress." Not of an exciting character; it was not so; nor did they wish for it; but gradual healthy progression, with abiding results. A good work was going on, and, above all things as a church, they were anxious that it should be developed ac

cording to the power and will of that Spirit who alone builds up Zion, and gathers together the outcasts of Israel.

As a pastor he was living in the esteem and affections of his people, irrespective of age or station in life; and whether in the Sunday school, congregation, or church, ahere was every cause for him to "The Lord hath done great things say, for us ;" and it was their soul's desire that he alone should have the praise.

The subject for the evening's meditatation was Spiritual Husbandry.

Mr. Masterson spoke upon the Spirit's operations in the heart, as the necessary ploughing preparatory to the sowing of

the seed.

Mr. Box drew attention to the influences of saving grace as illustrated by the green blade.

Mr. Dawson spoke on the permanent and increasing power of spiritual life as set forth in the growing ear.

Mr. Flack took up the subject under the head of Planting; first dwelling upon the deepening and establishment of the soul in that which is of God, and the uprooting of that which is of the world.

Mr. Meeres led us on to the completion of the work, as seen in the ripening harvest; and

Mr. Myerson closed up the subject in the honour brought to Jehovah in the complete success of his own work: taking for the foundation of his remarks the words in Rev. iv. 11., "Thou art worthy, O Lord," &c.

One of the deacons then came on the platform, and read a short letter to the pastor, from the teachers and scholars in the school, begging his acceptance of a very handsome pulpit Bible and reading lamp, which was then presented by one of the male teachers, and collector for the school.

The presentation took the chairman by surprise, and, in accepting the gift, he assured his friends that while he appreciated their kindness, he was quite at a loss for words sufficiently to thank them; his best thanks would be in saying, "May God bless the givers, and anything further he would defer saying till Sunday afternoon, when he would, if spared, come and have a little talk with them in the school.

A vote of thanks was passed to the deaconesses and lady friends for the able management of the tea, and, with hearty "good nights," the meeting broke up.

Our prayer is "Let not the foot of pride come against us, let not the hand of the wicked remove us."

Camden Town, April 12th, 1880.

HOXTON.

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SPECIAL services were held at Bethel Chapel, Newton-street, on Lord's-day, March 21, in aid of the Building Fund; when Mr. Osmond, our pastor, preached morning and evening, and Mr. Lawrence, of Bermondsey, in the afternoon. the following Tuesday, March 23, a tea and public meeting was held, at which the chair was taken by our pastor, who, after Brother Copeland, had sought the Divine blessing, gave in his address a financial statement of the building fund. Although not progressing so favourably as we could desire in that respect, owing to a long period of commercial depression, we rejoice that we have been preserved in peace, in unity, and in the bonds of the Spirit. Our Brother Meeres addressed us upon the subject of "Christ the Chiefest;" Brother G. Webb, upon "The Horn of Salvation;" Brother Dearsly upon "The Image of God;" Brother W. Webb, "9 Brother upon the "Root of David ;' Lawrence, upon "The Shepherd_of Souls;" and Brother Brown, upon "The Triumph of Saints."

On Thursday, April 1, two sisters were baptized, and on the following Lord'sday received into the church. Two more candidates have declared themselves on the Lord's side, and desire to be united with us.

The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoice and are glad.

H. M.

EBENEZER CHAPEL, NEW END, HAMP

STEAD.

MR. James Foreman, from Little Aliestreet, having supplied here for the past nine months, the Lord having blessed his work of love by the ingathering of several precious souls, both out of the world, and from other churches, the church gave him a unanimous invitation to take the pastorate, which he has accepted, and commenced his stated labours on the first Lord's-day in April.

ZION CHAPEL, HEATON ROAD, PECKHAM RYE.

WE had a goodly gathering of friends here on Good Friday afternoon, when our esteemed pastor preached a profitable and instructive sermon, from Cor. i. 5-7 : "For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us." At the close of the afternoon service a large number of friends sat down to tea.

A public meeting was held in the evening, our pastor presiding; when cheering addresses were given by our Brethren Osmond, Oakey, and Kempston; after which was was brought to a close a very happy and Christian meeting.

LITTLE ALIE STREET, WHITECHAPEL. THE 66th anniversary of the Sick Visiting Society was held on Thursday, April 8th. After the usual tea the pastor, Mr. C. Masterson, took the chair at the public meeting. The ministers present were-our late pastor. Mr. P. Dickerson, Messrs. Anderson, J. T. Briscoe, W. Webb, and Dearsly. After singing and prayer, the pastor briefly addressed the meeting, and called upon the secretary to read the report, which shewed that during the past year 330 visits had been paid to 83 persons, and the sum of £33 distributed. Death had removed two of the brethren, viz., Mr. W. Bear, our late highly esteemed treasurer, who had devoted his best energies to the work, and was called away, as it were, in the midst of his labours; and Br. Fereday, also a member of the committee, and who had been for a long period a useful visitor of the sick.

Br. Dickerson spoke feelingly of the loss sustained by the removal of the brethren mentioned; and went on to say that our Br. Bears' loss would never be healed as long as he lived, and expressed his conviction that the thousands of prayers sent up by him to the throne of

us,

grace would certainly be answered. He thanked God that we ever had him among and for what He had made him. He spoke of the value of the society, regretted the deficiency in the number of the subscribers, and after addressing the meeting on the "Gentleness of Jesus," very cordially moved the adoption of the report, saying that it did credit to the secretary, and honour to the society.

Br. Anderson in seconding, said that the subject he had to speak upon was, "Taking sorrow to Jesus." God takes away many an earthly prop, and closes every ear that we might take our sorrows to Him. However great and bitter, it was a real mercy if it was the means of bringing us to Jesus. He concluded by saying, that it was our mercy that we may take them, He will consider them, perfectly understands them, and will help us: for "He is able to save to the uttermost.'

Br. J. T. Briscoe followed, speaking of the society as Christ-like, the key note being sympathy, he pledged his own hearty sympathy with it, and said that there were indications of the Lord's blessing, and of spiritual results; the society expected such results, and obtained them.

We must come boldly to the throne of grace; we could do nothing without Jesus. The society was Christ's representative; it helped the helpless, and made temporal help lead to spiritual instruction. The report showed that the power of God was proved; and he recommended the friends to go on trusting in the Lord for help.

Br. Dearsly spoke in warm terms of our departed brethren, and recommended the friends to wait on the Lord.

Br. W. Webb, in reference to the usefulness of the society, said, that while we had to bless God for good received, we should endeavour to do good to others.

S. J. W.

BAPTIST CHAPEL, TUNSTALL, Suffolk. ON Good Friday, March 26, 1880, two excellent sermons were preached by Brother Forman, of March. Between the services 450 sat down to tea; it was the largest meeting we have known. On the previous Lord's-day, N. Garrett, Esq., a liberal churchman, was worshipping with us, and at the close of the service told our pastor he would repair and paint the outside of the chapel at his own cost. This is not the first kind act shown by the above to the Suffolk Baptists.